1. Lesson 6

2.  Didasko – to give instruction or to teach  Didaskalos – teacher, an instructor, master  Jesus: taught in the synagogues, in the temple, from a boat or shore and in towns  He taught with authority Mark 11:22  His authority came from the Word of God  He taught the Old Testament  He gave a warning Matt. 5:17  John 14 His words were from the Father

3.  Jesus commanded them to make disciples and teach the Word of God Matt. 28:19-20  The apostles taught Jesus as the Christ  Paul taught Jews and especially Gentiles  Priscilla and Aquila taught Apollos the way of God more accurately

4.  James 3:1 Not many should become teachers  Teachers will be held accountable  I Tim. 6:3-5 Warning of teaching false doctrines and corrupt men  Titus 1 Teachers are only to teach the Word of God which refutes those who oppose it.  Teaching the Word will require much time in the study of The Word.

5.  The Holy Spirit teaches all believers John 14:26  His anointing abides within all believers  I John 2:27 His anointing teaches all believers  All believers are to study and share the Word with others  Teachers primarily and consistently minister to the body by teaching.

6.  Parakaleo – to call, to call near to one’s side  One who urges another to pursue a course of conduct. They have the ability to effectively encourage or comfort another and to motivate him or her to a walk of obedience  Admonition or encouragement for the believer in the purpose of strengthening and establishing the believer in the truth. Zod.

7.  John 14:16 “Helper” – parakletos, another of the same kind, of equal equality. One who comes forward in behalf of and as the representative of another.  “The Holy Spirit undertakes Christ’s office in the world while Christ is not in the world as the God-Man in bodily form.” Zod.  The Holy Spirit gives the ability to obey the Word of God and motivates us to live a holy life.

8.  Jesus: Advocate – parakletos – called to one’s aid I John 2:1. He aids as our advocate with the Father when we sin  Barnabas: Acts 4 “Son of encouragement or consolation”. He came alongside John Mark and Paul  Paul: Acts 13 Gave an exhortation to the synagogue officials

9.  Acts 13 Paul goes through Jewish history and preaches Christ, then warns them to believe  Heb. 13:22 Warning not to take the discipline of the Lord lightly  Acts 14:22 Remain true to the faith  I and 11 Thess. Warnings to work in a quiet fashion; eat your own bread  Judas and Silas in I Cor. 14:3 Everyone who prophesies speaks to: strengthen, encourage and comfort

10.  Peter: I Peter 5:1-2 Be Saved! Shepherd the flock  Timothy: I Tim. 6:2 and 2 Tim. 4:2 Use great patience and instruction, exhort with the Word  Correct, rebuke and encourage  Exhortation is the supernatural ability that enables them to motivate others to live lives according to what the commands of Scripture are.